La Bastide Saint Dominique Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2023

La Bastide Saint Dominique estate lies in the heart of Provence, right in the foothills of Châteauneuf du Pape, buffeted by the gusts of the Mistral wind and bathed by the bright southern sun. Built around a 16th century chapel, the estate was created by Marie-Claude and Gérard Bonnet with only a handful of hectares. With strong commitment and passion, the Bonnet’s have expanded the estate to a total area of 50 hectares, producing Appellations d’Origine Protégée (AOP) Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Cairanne, Châteauneuf du Pape and Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) Méditerranée. Since 1999, their son Eric has been working with them and now takes care of the whole process from production to vinification with an innovative approach, both on technical and marketing levels. Committed to the environment, La Bastide Saint Dominique registered for the French AB (Agriculture Biologique) Organic farming certification in 2011 and starting with the 2014 vintage, their wines are now certified. 

La Bastide Saint Dominique’s particular combination of unique soil makeup, a rich assortment of grape varietals, and old vines ensure that La Bastide Saint Dominique wines are of exceptional quality. Their vines are planted on soils resting on limestone. The rest of the vineyard is composed of red clay and round pebbles which contribute to maintaining heat and regenerating it when needed. All of their cultural practices match the requirements of the Organic Farming regulations, as it is their priority to maintain both soil and vines with precise pruning methods, green harvest etc. Yields are naturally low and the whole estate is harvested by hand. The vineyard encompasses 19 acres of vines, ranging in age from 25 to 80 years old.

La Bastide Saint Dominique's Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc is estate grown and bottled, made of 33% Clairette Rose, 33% White Grenache, 33% Roussanne. Made with direct pressing, by pneumatic press. Settling and vinification by variety in vats, with temperature control (max. 17°c). Aged for 6 months in vats before blending and bottling.

Tasting Notes: Pale gold color with silver highlights, shiny and crystalline. Delicate nose of pear, anise, then white flowers such as hawthorn or lime blossom. A pure aromatic expression, an intense minerality and the presence of a subtle richness, offers a beautiful harmony which lasts on a final of an airy style. Long finish.